Obituaries
Alonzo Matthew Edwards
Apr 24, 2017
The Book of Memories is made available to all families we serve as well as any family served by any other funeral home in our community. Visitation: Private Arrangements Per Family Request Address Not Available Columbus, OH
Loretta Mae (Slappy) Carsey
Apr 23, 2017
Ms. Loretta Mae Slappy Carsey, was born September 23, 1942 in Waukegan, Illinois, to the late Rev. Joseph and Mrs. Ida Mae Slappy. Our beloved sister, Ms. Loretta Mae Slappy. Age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at the Summits Trace Healthcare Center. Predeceased by her parents Rev. Joseph and Ida Slappy,...
Chad Lamont Wood
Apr 23, 2017
Chad Lamont Wood was born September 27, 1972 in Delaware, Ohio. He departed this earthly life on April 23, 2017 while residing in Arizona. A 1990 graduate of Worthington High School, Chad was employed by CIGNA, where he worked in the mailroom, and previously worked in the customer service departments at Bank One, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Verizon. Additionally,...
James Stennies Jr
Apr 22, 2017
James Willie Stennies, Jr. was born to James Willie Stennies, Sr. and Mabel Holt Stennies in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 24, 1957. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Cleveland, Ohio where he matriculated through Cleveland City Schools, graduating from Collinwood High School. He was active in the band and orchestra. He successfully competed and was accepted into...
Arthur Lamont Poole
Apr 22, 2017
The Book of Memories is made available to all families we serve as well as any family served by any other funeral home in our community. Service: Friday, April 28, 2017
Mary L. Brown
Apr 22, 2017
Mary L. Brown, age 73, departed this life Saturday, April 22, 2017 at OSU Medical Center. She was born May 3, 1943 in Columbus, OH to the late Owen and Lillie Miller. Mary will be greatly missed by her sons, William E. (Tina) Brown, Sr. and Kenneth L. (Mia) Brown; daughter, Janette A. Brown (Sherrod Small); and several grandchildren...
Jalen Lamar 'Jay Bay' Ward
Apr 22, 2017
Jalen Lamar Ward, age 12, passed away April 22, 2017 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A lifelong resident of Columbus, Jalen is survived by his loving parents, Kimberley Johnson and Patrick Ward, along with a host of other devoted family members and dear friends.
Richard Wayne 'Rick' Comer
Apr 19, 2017
Richard Wayne Comer was born November 16, 1955 to Ruben and Ethel Mae Comer. A lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio, he received his education in the Columbus Public School System where he attended Central High School. Rick, as he was also known, was a former employee of Capital City Products. On April 19, 2017, at the age of 61,...
Henry Oliver Jr
Apr 17, 2017
Henry Oliver, Jr., age 67, born April 12, 1931 in Atmore, Alabama. He worked as a supervisor for the City of Columbus for 30 years and as a supervisor for Nationwide Insurance Corporate Facilities for 26 years. He was an active member of St. Philip Lutheran Church where he formerly served as a trustee and was a member of...
Joyce Ann (Gilliam) Carter
Apr 15, 2017
Joyce Ann “Tootie” (Gilliam) Carter, age 66, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 15, 2017. She was born August 19, 1950 and was a lifetime resident of Columbus where she attended Ephesus 7th Day Adventist Elementary School, Monroe Junior High School, and Columbus Linden McKinley High School. She worked as a Supervisor for the State...
Dorothy Lou (Pearce) Brown
Apr 14, 2017
Dorothy “Dot” (Pearce) Brown was born on September 9, 1927 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to James and Lottie Pearce. In 1943, Dot relocated to Columbus, Ohio with her family; then, she graduated from East High School in 1945. Dot married the love of her life, Spencer Brown, on January 22, 1949. From this union three children were born: Joyce,...
Michael Gwinn Sr
Apr 14, 2017
Michael E. Gwinn, Sr., age 54, went home to the Lord Friday, April 14, 2017 at his home. He had retired from ATT, and was an employee of Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service. Mike was a people person who loved everyone he met, and was known to help anyone who needed it. He was predeceased by his son, Michael E. Gwinn,...
James Ellis 'Jimmy' 'Grinder' Smith
Apr 13, 2017
James Ellis Smith was born October 29, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio. Jimmy or Grinder as his very near and dear friends knew him, received his education in the Columbus Public School System where he last attended Marion-Franklin High School. His hobbies and interests included swimming, dancing, martial arts, and watching professional wrestling. Jimmy was also a lover of music...
Aloma Gibbs
Apr 11, 2017
Aloma Gibbs, age 63, went home to the Lord Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Mt. Carmel-St. Ann’s Medical Center. Aloma was a life long educator and served as an administrator in the Westerville City Schools for over ten years. Before coming to work in Westerville, Aloma was an Educational Consultant at the Ohio Department of Education. She obtained her...
Hattie Mae (Copeland) Brown
Apr 10, 2017
Our beloved mother, Hattie M. Brown, age 95, passed away April 10, 2017 at Grant Hospital. She was born to the late Roosevelt and Annie Bell (Holmes) Copeland on December 18, 1921 in Shiloh, Georgia. She had 4 brothers (Virgil, Nesby, Samuel, Sanford) and 7 sisters (Rachel, Bonnie, Mildred, Doris, Mary (Cat), Betty, Marrell) all preceded her in death....
Betty Jean (Glover) Harris
Apr 10, 2017
Betty Jean Harris, age 81, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2017, holding the hands of her daughters. Born February 2, 1936 in Linden, Alabama to Isaiah Glover, Sr. and Magadale Jackson. At the age of 16, she met and married Raymond T. Harris, Sr. -- a marriage that lasted 65 years until the time of her passing. She...
Samuel Clinton Levert
Apr 10, 2017
Samuel Clinton Levert was born March 30, 1929 in Cleveland, Oh., where he was the seventh of ten children born to Rev. Clinton and Gertrude Levert. Samuel graduated from East Tech High School where he excelled in track. He later attended OSU until he was drafted into the Army serving in the Korean War as a medic. His many...
Phyllis Jean (Nelson) Eskridge
Apr 9, 2017
Phyllis was a resident of Columbus, Ohio, until she married a wonderful man of God Professor John Eskridge, of Harriman, Tennessee, in 1985. Phyllis returned to Columbus after the death of her beloved husband, John. Phyllis lived a life of service. She was involved in church and community activities wherever she resided. As a Registered Nurse, Phyllis would always...
Christine Viola 'Chris' (Cunningham) Sowell
Apr 6, 2017
Christine V. Sowell, 80, triumphantly transitioned to her new life Thursday morning, April 6, 2017, at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. She was born May 29, 1936 in Winchester, KY. Her family later moved to Dayton, Ohio, where she graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1954. Christine attended The Ohio State University where she met the love of her...
Robin May (Wilson) Carter
Apr 4, 2017
Robin M. Carter, age 55, was born August 7, 1961, in Columbus, OH, to Ronald and Bonnie Wilson. She was a 1979 graduate of Northland High School. Robin married Earnest “Greg” Carter on January 27, 1983 and together they had five children. She worked as a childcare provider for over fifteen years. Robin was a loving and protective wife,...
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